In the event you're a writer of prose, you can do yourself a small favor with this:
http://www.theparisreview.org/interviews/5020/the-art-of-fiction-no-9-georges-simenon
--and you can do yourself a large favor by taking up Simenon, whether a roman durs or a Maigret novel(la).
Penguin is in the middle of releasing fresh editions of thirteen Maigret novel(la)s, NYRB has a newish edition of ACT OF PASSION, Melville House imprint Neversink Library has THE TRAIN and THE PRESIDENT.
Rewarding reads.
Great writer, whose stringent method must be unique, and an interesting response to those who avow every day ass in the seat is The way.